Fiber Draw Technician

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 9,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

We are seeking a full time Manufacturing Draw Technician - Optical Fiber for our AFL Specialty Optical Fibers division (formerly Verrillon) in North Grafton, MA. This is a night shift position (12 hours per day for 4 days or 48 hours per week), Monday to Thursday with days starting at 6 PM and ending at 6 AM. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, a technically diverse work environment, and small company atmosphere.

The draw technician is responsible for routine MFG and R&D fiber drawing of existing and new fiber optic products. In manufacturing, setup and operation of the fiber draw tower and ancillary equipment are the primary focus of the position. This is a manufacturing position with intermittent exposure to engineering and R&D functions.

What We Offer:

• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Responsibilities

• Physical setup and operation of draw tower and equipment to produce a diversity of products.
• Operational monitoring of production and R&D runs.
• Documentation of process setup, running and product performance.
• Communication with engineering and employees in other departments is required to maintain schedule and resolve issues.
• Applies technical skills and observation to resolve process issues/variability
• Follows oral and written instructions to achieve manufacturing schedule.

Personal Qualities

• Attention to detail
• Even tempered, positive attitude
• Tenacity in problem solving
• Time organization for efficiency
• Technical ability
• Written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• General experience with fiber optic products
• Hands on technical skill
• Experience with documentation/database entry.
• Production/volume mindset
• Flexibility to maintain production schedule

Working Conditions

• This position generally works in a semi clean room environment
• Some exposure to liquid chemistry requires the use of PPE (gloves/safety glasses)
• This position requires daily operation in a man lift
• This position requires the employee to ascend/descend stairways
• Exposure to heat sources (flame, ovens, extrusion equipment) requires use of PPE
• Hourly range for this opportunity is $20.89 - $31.34 depending on experience

Disclaimer: This job description does not constitute a “contract” between the employee and the employer. The job description duties may change at the discretion of the employer and/or the employer may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed on the job description.

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